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The Family Court can request a report under section 131A of the Care of Children Act 2004.

Plans and legal statuses

Occurs on: Care standards, All About Me plan, Support for tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody, All About Me plan to meet the needs of tamariki and rangatahi

When we prepare an assessment and plan at the National Care Standards standard

Authorisation for use of personal information

Occurs on: Applying to be a caregiver or adoptive parent, Caregivers – Review of caregiver approval

Form to be completed by the individual who is authorising the use of personal information.

Disclosing information using sections 66A or 66C of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 – flow chart

Occurs on: Sharing information, Disclosing information

Process for disclosing information under the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989.

14-day remand review – template

Occurs on: Youth Court, 14-day remand reviews of tamariki and rangatahi detained in a residence (section 242(1A)) or Corrections youth unit (section 242(2B))

Must be completed every 14 days for tamariki and rangatahi held in a custodial remand placement (in line with section 242(1A) of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989).

Exploring Care presentation

Occurs on: Preparing to be a caregiver or adoptive parent, Care standards

Social workers can use this presentation to run the information session.

Interventions

Applying for care or protection orders

When we have determined that a care or protection order is necessary to ensure the safety and wellbeing of te tamaiti, we carefully consider their circumstances and consult with our supervisor and Legal Services to decide which application to make.

Adoption

Direct adoption applications to the Family Court

People who want to adopt a tamaiti who is known to them can make an adoption application directly to the New Zealand Family Court. When requested by the court, we assess adoptive applicants and provide a social worker’s report.

Care

Unaccompanied tamariki and rangatahi – section 48

When Police use section 48 for tamariki or rangatahi found in a situation where their physical or mental health is, or is likely to be, impaired, we find an approved care arrangement, meet their immediate needs and assess their oranga (wellbeing).

Residential care, Policy

Working with tamariki and rangatahi in residences

This policy outlines what we must do while working with tamariki and rangatahi in residences.

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Example 3 of a section 131A report

Occurs on: Information to the Family Court – section 131A

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